Archives for September 2011

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS PREVIEW (COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 OF 6)

AS FULL THROTTLE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP OPENS TOP FUEL’S ANTRON BROWN IS GETTING HOT AT THE RIGHT TIMECONCORD, N.C. – Striking while the iron is hot tends to lead to the best results possible and that is exactly what Top Fuel pilot Antron Brown has in mind for his team during the 2011 NHRA … [Read more...]

NEW NHRARACER.COM WEBSITE WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVICING THE NEEDS OF NHRA COMPETITORS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2011) – The NHRA Competition Dept. has announced that a new Website designed exclusively to improve communication with all NHRA competitors will be launched today.NHRARacer.com will replace the current competition link on NHRA.com, which will provide competitors an easier … [Read more...]

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, Iowa

WHITELEY, BOHL WIN IN EARLVILLEEARLVILLE, Iowa – Jim Whiteley and Andy Bohl led all winners this weekend at Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, Iowa, and the NHRA West Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Whiteley nabbed his 4th win of the year in Top Alcohol Dragster qualifying No. 1 and … [Read more...]

Larry Lombardo and the Mallicoat Bros. on Racin & Rockin September 12!

  Racin' and Rockin': Larry Lombardo and the Mallicoat Bros. on Racin & Rockin September 12! by Bill Pratt. Join us on September 12 as 1976 Pro Stock World Champion Larry Lombardo tells us what it was like to drive the Grumpy's Toy machines for Bill Jenkins. And then gasser and funny car … [Read more...]

Taylor Heads ADRL Dragstock VIII Winners List At Rockingham Dragway

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 10, 2011) – Frankie Taylor found the perfect birthday present for his wife – an American Drag Racing League (ADRL) win at Rockingham Dragway on Saturday.The defending Pro Extreme world champion wrapped up Dragstock VIII in thrilling fashion, going 3.622 at 210.47 miles … [Read more...]

Taylor One Of Qualifying Leaders After Three Sessions At Dragstock VIII

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 9, 2011) – Pro Extreme driver Frankie Taylor went 3.597 at 210.70 miles per hour to finish as the No. 1 qualifier after three rounds of qualifying during the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) Dragstock VIII at historic Rockingham Dragway on Friday.Other No. 1 … [Read more...]

Extreme Pro Stock Driver Bert Jackson In Fatal Racing Accident

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 9, 2011) – Bert Jackson, 51, was fatally injured driving an Extreme Pro Stock 2007 Pontiac GTO during the third qualifying session of the American Drag Racing League's (ADRL) Dragstock VIII at Rockingham Dragway on Friday evening.Jackson, of Glen Allen, Va., was … [Read more...]

$3 OFF Coupon to Superchargers Showdown at MIR on September 23-24, 2011

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North Carolina’s Cameron Manuel headlines 2011 IHRA Summit Pro-Am champions

Summit Pro-Am Tour wraps up season, next up Tournament of ChampionsNORWALK, Ohio (September 9, 2011) – Following a thrilling finish to the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am tour season this past weekend in South Carolina and Texas, dozens of drivers have emerged as champions including one driver who … [Read more...]

Maroney pilots legendary ‘Nanook’ to first championship

Strong finish to season propels Maroney past 'Pure Hell' team for titleNORWALK, Ohio (September 9, 2011) – There is nothing quite like meeting your idol.Richard Petty, Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan – all legends that most kids dream of having the opportunity to meet. But what happens … [Read more...]